This edition updated the material and provides more of an international focus on rabbit production practices around the world. One such change is that units of measure appear in both English (pounds, gallons, feet, etc.) and metric (grams, liters, meters, etc.) systems where numeric measures are...

This third edition explores considerable advances such as the use of enzymes in fish and shrimp diets, new understanding of how phytases function in the animal, NSPase research and enzymes' extended use in ruminant markets. This book also provides comprehensive coverage of all topics relating to...

A succinct reference for those assessing and managing the reproductive functionality of male animals, this practical manual contains both generic and species-specific information suitable for widespread worldwide application. Chapters 1 to 5 covers all relevant aspects such as handling and...

This book consists of 14 chapters that deal with modern technologies applied to learn more about the molecular biology of liver flukes, biochemistry, metabolism, immunology, immunopathology and genetics of Fasciola. In addition, this book seeks to have a better understanding of global importance of ...

This book is a collection of 77 expert opinions arranged in three sections. Section 1 on "Climate" sets the scene, including predictions of future climate change, how climate change affects ecosystems, and how to model projections of the spatial distribution of ticks and tick-borne infections under ...

This book provides practical information about interdisciplinary research, particularly to students and researchers of animal behaviour, animal welfare and veterinary sciences, to better understand how the integration of disciplines can advance animal welfare science. It has two parts, in part 1,...

This book contains 16 illustrated chapters on periodontal disease; comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT); dental instrument use and maintenance; dental charting, dental radiography and pain management; tooth fractures, discoloured teeth, abrasion and attrition; tooth resorption ...

The second edition of this book is divided into 5 parts that describe the natural behaviour of dogs, understanding behaviour problems, low-stress handling of dogs in the practice, preventing unwanted behaviour and addressing problem behaviour. The 19 illustrated chapters discuss dog domestication;...

This 333-paged readily accessible up-to-date and well-illustrated handbook presents both clinical poultry medicine and research covering the host biology, immune response and genetics, the microbiology, infection biology, epidemiology and control of the pathogens involved, and all relevant aspects...

This book aims to deepen the understanding of what it is like for those struggling with the destabilizing effects of grief before, during and after death. It includes a new way of looking at grief which owners and professionals alike have found helpful and easy to understand. The content includes a ...